Private foundation · EIN 35-7144794 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Janet Traeger Salz Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $850K total, median $50K. 58% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$850K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NY
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Save Our Strays IncBrooklyn, NYMedical care &adoption ofuncared for animals$100K
The New York Botanical GardenBronx, NYGeneral purposes$100K
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust IncMiami, FLGeneral purposes$100K
New York-Presbyterian Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral purposes$100K
The Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts IncWest Palm Beach, FLSponsorship ofS*T*A*R EducationalSeries$100K
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind IncSmithtown, NYGuide dogtraining$50K
The Animal Medical CenterNew York, NYGeneral purposes$50K
Children's Rights IncNew York, NYGeneral purposes$50K
Florida Grand OperaMiami, FLGeneral purposes$50K
Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center Dba Glazer HallPalm Beach, FLCommunityEngagementProgram$50K
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Purposes$50K
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral Purposes$50K

By state: New York 7 · Florida 5

About this foundation

Janet Traeger Salz Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Ernst & Young US Llp, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Janet Traeger Salz Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Janet Traeger Salz Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $850K across 12 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Janet Traeger Salz Charitable Trust give?

New York (7 grants), Florida (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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